Meal Prep Recipe

How to Make Gnocchi

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How to Make Gnocchi
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Health Score:
71 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 25 min.
Ready in
Calories:
305
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Once you've mastered this simple gnocchi recipe, there's no limit to what you can do with these delicious Italian potato dumplings. Try them out with pesto, tomato sauce, brown butter or whatever fits your taste.

For those days when you're craving gnocchi but don't have time to make it from scratch, check your local supermarket for frozen varieties. That said, nothing's as delicious as homemade gnocchi.

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie305 cal.(15 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates61 g(41 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3.9 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0.4 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E0.5 mg(4 %)
Vitamin K6.3 μg(11 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin5.5 mg(46 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate51 μg(17 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin5 μg(11 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C47 mg(49 %)
Potassium1,030 mg(26 %)
Calcium31 mg(3 %)
Magnesium61 mg(20 %)
Iron2.7 mg(18 %)
Iodine12 μg(6 %)
Zinc1.4 mg(18 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.4 g
Uric acid53 mg
Cholesterol54 mg
Complete sugar2 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
36 ozs starchy potatoes
1 egg
salt
Nutmeg (freshly grated)
7 ozs Pastry flour
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Step 1

2.

Thoroughly rinse the potatoes. Cook in boiling water for 25 minutes, until soft. Prepare and measure the remaining ingredients. 

3.

Step 2

4.

Drain and peel the potatoes. 

5.

Step 3

6.

Pass the peeled potatoes through a ricer. Place on a work surface and let dry slightly. 

7.

Step 4

8.

Spread out the potatoes, then season with salt and nutmeg. Form a well in the center, add the egg, and beat lightly. Sprinkle the flour over the top, then knead until a smooth dough forms (it shouldn't stick to your hands). The amount of flour may vary somewhat. 

9.

Step 5

10.

Place the dough on a floured work surface. Form into finger-thick rolls, and cut into 1/2 inch wide pieces. 

11.

Step 6

12.

Flour your hands and roll the gnocchi into small balls. 

13.

Step 7

14.

Form the gnocchi on a gnocchi board, or indent the dumplings with the tines of a fork. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. 

15.

Step 8

16.

Using a slotted spoon, place the gnocchi into a pot of boiling salted water. Simmer the gnocchi for 5 minutes, until they float to the surface.